As we emotionally prepare ourselves for the sixth and final series of Downton Abbey, the star-studded cast has already started to tentatively tug on our heartstrings with a collection of touching tweets and instagram posts as they wrap up their final scenes.

The Downton gang have had an emotional yet "glorious" six years filming some of the most poignant, heartfelt and dramatic scenes among the magnificent and grandiose Downton Abbey grounds.

We've watched Lady Mary get lucky out of wedlock, Anna and Mr Bates' turbulent yet hopelessly romantic love affair, we've scene dramas and heartbreak unfold in Lord Grantham's magnificent mansion both downstairs in the serving quarters as well as upstairs in the decadent drawing rooms.

So as the cast wrap up their final scenes, we've taken a sneaky peek at some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from our favourite Downton characters. Michelle Dockery, Joanne Frogatt, Elzabeth McGovern and Brendan Coyle, all wave an emotional goodbye, sharing some extra-special pics to all those dedicated Downton devotees.

Michelle Dockery posted this adorable pic of the twins who play Lady Mary's on-screen son George, as they share an intimate moment together.

She also posted this gorgeous black and white shot, as she slowly makes her final steps into Lady Mary's bedroom.

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